Configuring Client Workstations for Desktop SNMP Services

Modifying DOS System and NetWare Client Configuration Files

vlm = wsdrvprn.vlm vlm = mib2prot.vlm

desktop snmp

enable monitor community = any monitor community = “public” enable control community = specific control community = “public” enable trap community = specific trap community = “public” sysname = “Suzanne Morley x893” syslocation = “Building 2” syscontact = “suzanne@acompany.com” snmpenableauthentraps = on

transport provider ipx

trap target = ab123456:0123456789ab trap target = cd654321:ba9876543210

transport provider udp

trap target = 999.88.77.66 trap target = 888.11.22.33

Configuring the HRMIB.INI File

The Host Resources MIB does not return information about devices attached to the host workstation, such as printers, modems, and tape drives.

If the network management console is to view details of such devices, you must list them in the HRMIB.INI file. Use a ASCII text editor to enter a short description of each device.

The HRMIB.INI file is located in the NetWare Client directory (the default is C:\NWCLIENT).

Sample Configuration File (HRMIB.INI) for the HRMIB.EXE File

The following is a sample of the HRMIB.INI configuration file for HRMIB.EXE:

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